KJ Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology (12th Edition)

Description

The field of otolaryngology’s cornerstone text – Essential for board review or as a clinical refresher Since the first edition was published in 1973, K. J. Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology has stayed true to its original intent: to serve as a guide for board preparation, as well as a practical and concise reference text reflecting contemporary concepts in clinical otolaryngology. Senior medical students, residents, fellows, board-eligible and board-certified otolaryngologists, primary care physicians, and specialists in other fields will find this acclaimed resource to be completely up to date, authoritative, concise, and well written. The leading guide in otolaryngology: Top-to-bottom coverage that spans the entire discipline, yet provides an easy, at-a-glance review and summary of key information in otolaryngology Quick-access bulleted text makes important concepts easy to review and remember 300 board review questions help you test your knowledge of must-know concepts Clinical pearls bring you the wisdom and experience of renowned experts Extremely well illustrated: more than 240 illustrations and photographs, and more than 100 tables Here’s why the Twelfth Edition is the best edition yet! Expanded to sixty chapters, the Twelfth Edition has been thoroughly revised throughout, including all new Rhinology and Pediatrics sections; and many important new chapters, including ones on Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery, Acute Rhinosinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis, Fungal Rhinosinusitis, Diseases of the Nasal Cavity, Tumors of the Paranasal Sinuses, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tumors of the Larynx, and more.

Table of Contents

1. Part 1: General Otolaryngology
   1. Syndromes and Eponyms
   2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
   3. Laser and Radiofrequency Surgery
   4. Anesthesia for Head and Neck Surgery
   5. Surgical Hemostasis and Clotting Mechanisms
   6. Neurology and Neurosurgery
   7. The Chest for ENT
   8. Nutrition, Fluid, and Electrolytes
   9. Antimicrobial Therapy in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
   10. Pharmacology and Therapeutics
   11. HIV
   12. Granulomatous Diseases of the Head and Neck
2. Part 2: Otology/Neurotology/Audiology
   1. Anatomy of the Ear
   2. Audiology
   3. Electrical Response Audiometry
   4. Vestibular and Balance Disorders
   5. Congenital Hearing Loss
   6. Tinnitis
   7. Hearing Rehabilitation: Surgical and Nonsurgical
   8. Cochlear Implants
   9. Facial Nerve Paralysis
   10. Infections of the Temporal Bone
   11. Noninfectious Disorders of the Ear
   12. Tumors of the Temporal Bone
3. Part 3: Rhinology
   1. Nasal Function and the Evaluation of Taste/Smell
   2. Paranasal Sinuses: Embryology, Anatomy, Endoscopic Diagnosis, and Treatment
   3. The Nose: Acute and Chronic Sinusitis
   4. Tumors of the Paranasal Sinuses
   5. Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
4. Part 4: Head and Neck
   1. Salivary Gland Disease
   2. The Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus
   3. Neck Spaces and Fascial Planes
   4. Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
   5. Cysts and Tumors of the Jaw
   6. Carotid Body Tumors and Vascular Abnormalities
   7. TNM Classification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
   8. Malignant Melanoma of the Head and Neck
   9. Tumors of the Larynx
   10. Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus
   11. The Role of Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
   12. Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
   13. Tumor Biology of Head & Neck Cancer
   14. Skull Base Surgery
5. Part 5: Laryngology
   1. The Larynx
6. Part 6: Pediatrics
   1. Embryology of Clefts and Pouches
   2. Cleft Lip and Palate
   3. Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
7. Part 7: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
   1. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
   2. Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
   3. CranioMaxilloFacial Trauma
   4. Orbital Fractures
   5. Related Ophthalmology
8. Part 8: Allergy
   1. Immunology and Allergy
9. Part 9: Review
   1. Highlights and Pearls

Author Biography

KJ Lee, MD (New Haven, CT) is affiliated with Southern New England Ear, Nose, and Throat Group.